This information applies to overseas / international students who wish to undertake this course in Australia (information for domestic students is here)

Your gateway to a career in aviation

A Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) is the initial benchmark licence for working in the aviation industry as a pilot. Commercial pilots may fly for hire or reward and are authorised to act as pilot in command for aircraft only requiring one pilot, or as co-pilot for aircraft requiring two pilots. The diploma qualification, together with the CPL, provide you with the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience to operate as a commercial pilot and to seek initial employment in various roles 1.

The Par-Avion difference for your learning and career

Gaining your qualifications with us in Australia has many advantages. We pride ourselves on producing commercial pilots who are highly skilled, confident, safe and job-ready. We have a strong reputation in the industry with high quality flight instruction in an authentic commercial aviation organisation. We operate to high standards with well-equipped commercial aircraft. Read more about how the Par Avion difference can make a real difference to your training and career, and the many advantages of undertaking flying training in Tasmania.

Course structure

The Diploma course is comprised of 28 core units and one elective unit. The units cover all relevant competencies, knowledge and skills for a commercial pilot and correlate with PPL and CPL licence requirements. See training.gov.au for further information on the units.

The course is a blend of theoretical, practical and self-guided learning, together with assessment. The timetable is carefully designed to assist students to progress through the learning and assessment requirements in an achievable and meaningful way.

A typical week of study generally involves:

attending theory classes

participating in flight training in aircraft and simulators (including some flying on weekends and at night)

attending pre and post-flight briefings

undertaking guided self-study and assessment preparation.

The course is primarily in-person (face-to-face) learning with interactive classroom work and individual time with an instructor. Much of the course content is also available online and in printed study guides to support student self-study.

Our instructors take the time to understand the individual learning needs of students and assist with individualised instruction, support and flexibility to meet their learning needs and personal circumstances.

Duration

This course is offered as a full-time intensive over 40 full-time equivalent weeks (not including public holidays and breaks):

study weeks are Monday to Friday (5 days per week)

hours are generally 8:45 am to 4:30 pm each day

study is not scheduled on public holidays or in break weeks

some study (including flight lessons) may be scheduled on public holidays, weekends, during break weeks or after-hours with individual students. This is used as catch-up time if required and is negotiated with each student in advance.

The course is divided into five study periods, with one-week breaks scheduled between some study periods.

Student intakes

The next intakes for this course are listed below. You can apply for an intake at any time up to 7 days before the start date, but we recommend you apply as early as possible.

Pre-enrolment entry selection

If your application is accepted, we will ask you to participate in a number of pre-entry selection activities. We use information from these activities to assess your suitability for the course. This stage involves approximately 4 hours of your time and can be conducted remotely in your home country.

Conditions of enrolment

If you successfully proceed though pre-enrolment entry selection, we will send you a Letter of Offer and a Student Agreement, which includes your conditions of enrolment. You can become fully enrolled and commence this course once all of these conditions have been met. The standard conditions of enrolment are that you:

Payment options

Accommodation options and transport

We have affordable accommodation for students near our location. We provide a daily transfer bus service to/from your accommodation and our training facility.

We provide an arrival and departure pickup and transfer service to/from Hobart Airport. We can provide personal assistance on your first day in Tasmania to help you settle in to your accommodation and the local area. There are no extra fees for these services.

Take the next step

You can begin your application for this course today. It’s quick, easy and our online system will guide you through the steps.

You’re also welcome to contact us – we are happy to answer your questions and provide further information about the Diploma and other training options

Further study pathways

We recommend you undertake the AVI50415 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) course immediately after this course. Both qualifications provide a higher-level of employ-ability as a commercial pilot. Both courses can be undertaken on a single Student Visa. This means that you can stay in Australia and complete both courses in the one visit.

1 Licences, ratings and endorsements are issued separately to this Diploma by CASA. They are nationally (and internationally) recognised under Australian aviation legislation and regulations. CASA licences, ratings and endorsements are not branded or issued as ‘nationally recognised qualifications’ under the Vocational Education and Training system.
2 Attainment of the Diploma and issuance of the CPL certify that you have all the necessary competencies to seek employment as a commercial pilot. The Diploma and the CPL do not guarantee employment.
3 Fees are based on average requirements for attainment. Fees are the minimum to attain the qualification and cannot be reduced, refunded or transferred in any way at the completion of the course. Where a student requires additional flying time, or more that one attempt at a theory test to achieve the required standard, additional fees will apply. Fees are subject to change.
4 Fees shown on this page are valid for the current calendar year only – or as specified. Fees are reviewed annually and posted to this page by December for the following year. Fees shown in our application system for future years are provisional and may vary from fees shown on this page.

CONTACT US

(03) 6248 5390 in Aust.
61 3 6248 5390 Intertnl.

enquiries@paravion.edu.au

115 Kennedy Drive,
Cambridge, Tasmania 7170

Par Avion Flight Training is a division of Airlines of Tasmania Pty Ltd.